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Dave Johnson
Dave Johnson

Reputation: 825

Installing TFS PowerShell Cmdlets

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Why does TFS Power Tools 2013 installation not ask me if I want to install the PowerShell Cmdlets?

I cannot get the TFS PowerShell Cmdlets installed. During the install, I am not prompted to install them. And, in fact, the Typical Install text states it will not install them. After installing, then going in to modify, I do not see PowerShell Cmdlets in the list of features.

I am on TFS 2013 Update 4 and PowerShell 4.0. How do I install these Cmdlets on the TFS server?

Upvotes: 2

Views: 2515

Answers (1)

Dave Johnson
Dave Johnson

Reputation: 825

As it turns out, either Visual Studio or Team Explorer (which uses the VS Shell) are pre-requisites for the Cmdlets (among other things). Because of company policy, neither application was installed on the server. After installing Team Explorer (deemed the lesser of two "evils") I was able to install and use the TFS Cmdlets.

Upvotes: 2

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